Land Rover Discovery 300 Tdi S 5d (1996/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Solid car let down by poor build quality and reliability
Costs
Expensive to own because of reliability problems.
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On the road
Driving
Enjoyed driving it.
Performance
300 Tdis have no performance, but are great off road.
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Living with it
Reliability
Cambelt snapped at 52k miles. Land Rover recommend replacement at 72k. 3 starter motors replaced, oil leaks from engine and PAS pump. Water leaks from Alpine windows.
Comfort
Good driving position, roomy cabin.
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Security and Service
Security
Poor range on remote locking, otherwise good.
Service
Used the Pike Associates, a Landrover Specialist who provided a good level of Service.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Premature cambelt failure.
Other
Standard Land Rover oil leaks, water leaks (body) and intermittent starter motor problems (3 replaced).
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes